Alabama Hunting Regulations

Alabama offers some great hunting opportunities with healthy populations of big and small game. Public land opportunities are available in WMA’s or wildlife management areas and Special Opportunity areas (SOA). Many of the Forever Wild Land Trust areas also offer public access. In addition to these areas, hunters can utilize Forest Service Lands, some Army Corps of Engineers lands and the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge.

Many hunters utilize private lease systems and access to private lands as well. Leases offer controlled environments where fewer hunters are competing for animals. Although leases and private access come with many advantages, there is a fair amount of general land for hunters.

Species of Interest and Highlights

Deer are the most sought after species with over 300,000 harvested each year. Turkey hunting is also popular with excellent opportunities throughout the state. Waterfowl hunters enjoy chasing wood ducks and upland bird shooters can chase Bob White Quail alongside mourning doves.

Adventurous hunters can pursue alligators and feral hogs. Both species have hunts as a means to reduce damage and human conflict while offering some really exciting hunts. Alligator training resources are available through the state.

Alabama Small Game Hunters

Small game is a core pursuit in the state. Squirrel and rabbit are both great species to get you out in the field. Dedicated raccoon hunters can run dogs at night and opossums are also available as a game species.

Alabama Hunting License Fees

Regs and License info are current as of 2017-2018. Feel free to shoot us an email if you see anything that requires updates.

Residents:

All Game – $26.60 (includes deer and turkey)

Small Game – $17.70 (all game except deer and turkey)

Physically Disabled All Game – $6.05

50% physically disabled military veterans all game – $13.85

100% physically disabled military veterans all game – $3.10

Physically disabled military veterans 3-day hunting event – $131.65

Wildlife heritage – $11

Duck Stamps – State is $11, Federal is $25

Wildlife Management Area License – $17.70

Fur Catchers License – $21.70

Commercial Fowl hunting preserve license – $10

Nonresidents:

All Game Annual – $306.25

All Game 10-day – $189.20

All Game 3-day – $133.55

Small Game Annual (not for deer or turkey) – $100.05

Small Game 10-day – $61.10

Small Game 3-day – $44.35

Alabama Hunting Regulations Info

The state is divided into zones. The season dates vary based on the zone and species with specific weapon seasons. Seasons and bag limits are updated here – http://www.outdooralabama.com/season-and-bag-limits. Here’s the general list of dates and bag limits.